Word Meaning
पए
pae
Meaning
For; for the sake of; in pursuit of; on account of.
Detailed Meaning
A Persian prepositional particle functioning similarly to 'baraye' or 'waste', signifying purpose or cause. In this couplet, it means 'for the sake of' or 'in order to play', denoting that the poet strung his breath upon the instrument specifically to sound the melody of Bedil. It lends an elevated Persianate diction to classical Urdu verse.
Etymology
Persian (پی / پئے, literally meaning 'foot' or 'footprint', extended to mean 'in pursuit of' or 'for the sake of').
Usage
Frequently used in classical ghazal as the first element in an izafat construction to elegantly express intent or motivation.
Examples
pae deedaar-e-yaar (for the sake of beholding the beloved)
pae taskeen-e-dil (for the solace of the heart)